Every year approximately 87 students graduate with a degree in forestry from Florida schools. If you too are interested in a career in forestry, Florida has 3 forestry schools for you to choose from. Tuition at Florida's forestry schools is approximately $2,946 per year for a degree in forestry.
Located in Gainesville, University of Florida is the largest forestry school in Florida, based on student population. Approximately 76 students graduated with a forestry degree from University of Florida in 2009, which is 87% of the total state forestry graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at University of Florida, was approximately $4,373 per year.
A majority of those with a degree in forestry choose to become foresters. If after graduation, you are planning on working in Florida, it is important to know that the job outlook for forestry graduates in the state is not very good. There are currently an estimated 2,620 foresters working in Florida. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 4%, or to 2,730 foresters.
If you work as a forester in Florida, your yearly salary can range from less than $50,902 to more than $101,405. Foresters in Florida earn a median yearly salary of $70,619.
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University of Florida
Address:
355 Tigert Hall, Gainesville, Florida 32611-3115
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Pensacola State College
Address:
1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, Florida 32504-8998
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Florida Gateway College
Address:
Highway 90 East, Lake City, Florida 32025-2007
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree